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FaroIsladelosHuevos

3FVF+Q7 Los Vilos, Chile

Name and Location

The Faro Isla de los Huevos is a historic lighthouse located in 3FVF+Q7 Los Vilos, Chile, situated on the picturesque coastline of Choapa Province.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the Faro Isla de los Huevos remains unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse's architecture reflects traditional styles of Chilean coastal structures.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands on a sturdy stone base, supporting a wooden tower.

Light and Navigation

The Faro Isla de los Huevos has a focal height of unknown and emits a light with a distinctive Fl(3)W.15s pattern, providing vital guidance for vessels navigating the surrounding waters.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the area surrounding the lighthouse, but the interior is not open to the public. The surrounding landscape offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the adjacent coastline.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated on a rocky outcropping, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the Pacific Ocean. The nearby town of Los Vilos provides amenities and services for visitors.

Anecdotes and Folklore

The Faro Isla de los Huevos is steeped in local folklore, with stories of shipwrecks and lighthouse keepers' bravery.

Technical and Operational Details

Although the current status of the lighthouse is unknown, it is believed to have been decommissioned and automated in recent years. The management authority responsible for the Faro Isla de los Huevos is unclear.

Further Information

For further information on the Faro Isla de los Huevos, consult unknown.

Details

NameFaroIsladelosHuevos
CityLosVilos,Chile
CountryChile
Coordinates-31.9055328, -71.5268547
Year of constructionlate19thorearly20thcentury(exactdateunknown)
Historic significancevitalaidtonavigationduringtimesofwarandpeace
Storiessteepedinlocalfolklore,storiesofshipwrecksandlighthousekeepers'bravery
Architectural styletraditionalChileancoastalstructures
Construction materialstoneandwood
Focal height[insertfocalheight]
Tower height[insertheight]meters
Landscape typerockyoutcroppingwithcoastalviews
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsofthesurroundingcoastlineandPacificOcean
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15spattern